Our Mission
The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, and personal growth through the use of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
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We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers our psychotherapy services on a sliding scale, and we bill various insurance companies including Medi-Cal. All of our clinicians are driven to help others tap into the healing power of horses and donkeys, and help change the way people experience mental health care.
Our Services
Empowerment Through Connection​
Explore our diverse range of programs designed to promote healing. Each session is crafted to meet the unique needs of participants, leveraging the transformative power of equine interaction.
Individual Psychotherapy
We provide access to equine-assisted psychotherapy for underserved populations, helping to bridge gaps in mental health support and promote healing for all.
Group Psychotherapy
Group psychotherapy sessions are offered in 6 or 8 week cycles for a total of 2 hours per week. Some of our therapy groups are ongoing, for more information check out our group flyers listed below.
Group Retreats
Clinicians will lead mindfulness exercises, guide equine interactions, and offer a taste of equine-assisted psychotherapy. Retreats are specially designed to meet the needs of the group attending.​​ We offer free retreats to first responders (mental health clinicians/crisis teams included)!
Our Locations
We serve Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara Counties
The Rita Dunn Healing Center
Salinas
Chez Serdip
Scotts Valley
Flying Pig Ranch
Salinas
South San Jose Ranch
San Jose
Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center
Watsonville
What Is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?
At The Equine Healing Collaborative, we’re often asked:
What exactly is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?
What do you do with the horses?​
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a clinically grounded, metaphorical and experiential form of psychotherapy that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. Clients work with licensed mental health professionals and equines in structured sessions designed to address trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and more. The horses are not ridden, they are partners in the healing process, offering honest, nonverbal feedback that helps clients develop insight, regulation, and connection.
Still curious?
The best way to understand what we do is to see it in action.
We invite you to visit our YouTube channel to watch real interventions and learn how powerful this work can be.